KKR Acquires Potter Global Technologies from Gryphon Investors

The Jordan Company Acquires Potters Industries

December 14, 2020

Manufacturing

The Jordan Company L.P. (through an affiliate) closed its acquisition of Potters Industries, LLC, the Performance Materials segment of PQ Group Holdings, Inc. Potters is a global manufacturer of engineered glass materials (notably glass microspheres and highway-safety beads) with a network of 28 production facilities; TJC said it will support Potters' growth through organic initiatives and selective acquisitions.

Potter Electric Signal Company Acquires TowerIQ

January 14, 2020

Telecommunications

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC of St. Louis has acquired TowerIQ, a designer and manufacturer of wireless life-safety and emergency communication systems. The acquisition expands Potter's life-safety and emergency communications capabilities and will support TowerIQ's product development and growth efforts.

Gryphon Investors Recapitalizes Techmer PM

September 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Gryphon Investors made a majority investment in Techmer PM, a Clinton, Tennessee-based designer and producer of engineered materials and color/additive masterbatch solutions. SK Capital Partners and Techmer founder/management will remain significant investors; the recapitalization is intended to support Techmer's continued growth and capability expansion (terms were not disclosed).

KKR Acquires Majority Stake in Burning Glass Technologies

September 11, 2019

Data & Analytics

KKR, via its Global Impact strategy, has acquired a majority stake in Burning Glass Technologies from Providence Strategic Growth. Burning Glass, a Boston-based labor market analytics and workforce data company, will continue to be led by its current management team as KKR supports the company's growth and impact-focused mission.

Gladstone Investment Corporation Acquires Global GRAB Technologies

July 18, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Gladstone Investment Corporation has acquired Global GRAB Technologies in a $67.6 million transaction comprised of equity and senior secured debt. Global GRAB, based in Franklin, Tennessee, specializes in perimeter security and hostile vehicle mitigation systems for government and commercial clients; Gladstone said the investment will support the company's growth, product portfolio expansion, and ability to protect critical infrastructure.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Pyrotech

July 19, 2023

Industrial Services

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Pyrotech, a St. Louis-based fire suppression, extinguisher and life-safety equipment provider, expanding Pye-Barker’s footprint into Missouri and Illinois and bringing the platform to 163 branches. The Pyrotech team and technicians will continue servicing customers in the greater St. Louis area as Pye-Barker pursues further geographic expansion through add-on acquisitions.